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  2. 12: Communication
  3. Incapacity Act

Incapacity Act

Scotland: For more information on the Adults with Incapacity Act, please see:

The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (AWIA)

England and Wales: For more information on The Mental Capacity Act, please see:

The Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Impact of communication… Conclusion

Page last reviewed: 27 Jan 2020

12: CommunicationModule AuthorsKnowledge, skills and benefitsScenario: Joan SmithAphasia 1.1Aphasia 1.2Aphasia 1.3Aphasia 1.42. DysarthriaVideo resourcesJoanStrategies to assist communicationThings to avoidImpact of communication problems following strokeIncapacity ActConclusion
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